The Greene Murder Case · Chapter
Characters of the Book explained
This chapter lists the principal characters involved in the narrative, including the detective Philo Vance, District Attorney John F.-X.
What happens
This chapter lists the principal characters involved in the narrative, including the detective Philo Vance, District Attorney John F.-X. Markham, the Greene family members, household staff, and various police and medical officials.
Free preview opens on this chapter — companions, themes, and character notes appear beside the text.
Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it delivers the long-dreaded attack on Ada, the last surviving…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingCharacters to notice
- Philo Vance
The central detective figure.
- John F.-X. Markham
District Attorney of New York County.
- Mrs. Tobias Greene
Mistress of the Greene mansion.
- Julia Greene
Eldest daughter of the Greene family.
- Sibella Greene
Another daughter of the Greene family.
